Chai reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 134 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Chai brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/melbourne, r/IndianFood, r/FoodNYC, r/NYCbitcheswithtaste, r/newzealand. Top-rated brands include Prana Chai (4.9/5), Wagh Bakri (4.4/5), Chai Spot (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews134
Subreddits22
Posts26
Brands85
Products67
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#1
Prana Chai
4.9
(10)
"Prana yields the best. Others can kinda compete but Prana seems to have secured the supply chain that others want."
"Prana Chai Original and Sticky Chai or 11-Spice Chai from Chai Walli are our picks."
"Thirding Prana Chai."
"Prana Chai is amazing but it takes practise to make it well at home."
"Another vote for Prana Chai."
"Came here to say Prana Chai"
"My second fave cafe uses Prana mix which is widely available."
"I've bought Prana Chai before to make at home and it's excellent."
"Prana Chai from Who's Harry, Church St, Hawthorn. I get it with soy milk and it's soooooo good."
"Prana chai if I have the time."
#2
Wagh Bakri
4.4
(7)
"Wagh Bakri with extra added cardamom! Delicious!!"
"Wagh bakri chai . Indian taste me best"
"No rational thought process occurs without a cup of Wagh Bakri !"
"Wagh Bakri has numerous options."
"Good old Wargh Bakri!"
"Wagh Bakri is my go to from the Indian store"
"Wagh Bakri seems to be popular"
#3
Chai Spot
4.8
(5)
"They also do a cutting chai for a small quick pick me up"
"Their rotating chai on stove are all amazing."
"Their royal chai is out of this world."
"The chai spot! Amazing area in the back to relax and write!"
"Chai Spot (Chinatown): I still think this spot is legit, even though it's expensive. I like their Kashmiri chai"
#4
Calmer Chai
4.8
(4)
"Melbourne made Calmer chai original is complex and sweet. I’ve travelled India, for reference."
"Calmer Chai all the way. Prana is also good."
"Calmer is gold tier. Yummmm"
"I’ve bought Calmer Chai’s Super Spiced Cacao (currently free shipping offer too), but I can’t remember what their Chai is like, I can only presume it’s good."
#5
Monk chai
4.5
(4)
"My local is called 4 Kilo Fish... it is called Monk Chai and you can order online."
"Monk chai is a great sticky chai brand and you can make your own at home."
"Monk Chai"
"My local cafe uses a brand called Monk and I now make mine at home using it (its a wet mix)."
#6
The Hideout Chai Bar
5.0
(3)
"Hideout Chai Bar is top tier. The sweet guy who owns it is there almost daily & you can tell it’s his passion."
"Better -> The Hideout Chai Bar. Close enough you can try both and decide"
"Little hole in the wall spot serving hot & iced chai."
#7
Global Infusion
4.7
(3)
"Global Infusion, without question."
"Global Infusion is hands down the best chai I’ve ever had. Delicious, spicy, peppery, amazing."
"Global Infusion also has a great one that is significantly stronger in spice/flavor."
#8
Original Chai Co
4.3
(3)
"Original Chai Co at Queen Vic market is authentic masala chai (according to the Indian reviewers)."
"Dropout Chaiwala and Original Chai Co taste more authentic? I like them both and would opt to go to them then any regular cafe serving a chai"
"Dropout Chaiwala and Original Chai Co. are the better ones I've had."
#9
Girnar
4.3
(3)
"Try the saffron flavored one, it’s the best! Girnar makes good ones too."
"Girnar Instant Cardamom Chai Milk Tea or the Masala flavored one."
"I like Girnar. Widely available in the US (online and in most stores)."
#10
Dropout Chaiwala
4.0
(3)
"Dropout Chaiwala and Original Chai Co taste more authentic? I like them both and would opt to go to them then any regular cafe serving a chai"
"Dropout Chaiwala and Original Chai Co. are the better ones I've had."
"Dropout chai wala at Southern cross. On par with the stuff I used to get in Delhi."
#11
Qamaria
5.0
(2)
"Definitely looking for authentic, and have tried and enjoyed Qamaria :) thanks!!"
"Qamaria is legit."
#12
Elektra Himalayan Cafe
5.0
(2)
"They sell their own sticky chai in store and online and it is authentic and fantastic. Sweet and spicy and rich."
"I always love the Himalayan sticky chai at Elektra in Fitzroy. They sell the blend to make at home, and it takes a bit of practice to get perfect, but it's worth the effort."
#13
Starbucks
5.0
(2)
"I love to get an iced chai with Brown Sugar, Cold Foam, and Cinnamon Topping"
"I love dirty chais ,, and I feel like our chai is way way sweet on its own already so — I normally get an iced chai with a pump or two less of chai, a shot of blonde espresso, and oatmilk."
#14
Isaac's
5.0
(2)
"My personal faves... Isaac’s metolius chai."
"Issac's Metolius Chai is seriously my favorite."
#15
Blue Lotus
5.0
(2)
"I love the Blue Lotus Rooibos Masala Chai for the afternoon. It is amazing."
"Blue Louts Chai! The best I've found thus far."
#16
Chai Walli
5.0
(2)
"Prana Chai Original and Sticky Chai or 11-Spice Chai from Chai Walli are our picks."
"Prana Chai Original and Sticky Chai or 11-Spice Chai from Chai Walli are our picks."
#17
Kolkata
4.5
(2)
"I really liked Kolkata! I’m not an expert but it was definitely the most flavorful I’ve ever had, I could actually taste the distinct spices"
"I think Kolkata is pretty good. I don’t really drink enough chai to authoritatively say it’s *the best* or even authentic. But it is tasty."
#18
Diaspora Co
4.5
(2)
"Diaspora Co!!! They are more expensive because they source directly from small Indian farmers and are very particular about the quality of their spices."
"Try it out, OP. They are available on Amazon."
#19
Teaism
4.5
(2)
"Is my favorite."
"+1 for Teaism and A Baked Joint. Both nicely spicy and not too sweet."
#20
Chaiwala
4.5
(2)
"Their spiced chai was one of the BEST!!!!"
"For actual indian chai the besti tried is chai shops near flinders and southern cross. I think one is called chaiwala. Like legit run by indians authentic chai."
#21
Lhasa Tibetan Kitchen
4.5
(2)
"Lhasa Tibetan kitchen has the best chai I’ve had in the city and it’s 6 dollars for a pot"
"Lhasa Tibetan kitchen on 1st ave in the EV has a great pot of chai for $6"
#22
Chai Shai
4.0
(2)
"Chai Shai in Fitzroy :)"
"Chai Shai in Fitzroy are really good!"
#23
The Hideout Chai
3.5
(2)
"The hideout chai is sooo good."
"Check out The Hideout Chai in LES."
#24
Blue Sea
3.5
(2)
"Blue sea cafe lo kuda okasari tea try cheyandi bro. Baguntundi."
"Rio cafe ok secunderabad......I mean blue sea restaurant"
#25
Irani
5.0
(1)
"If you're very fond of chai then you have to try quddus(ghasmndi) or irani chai(chirghar) You'll not going to get disappoint"
#26
Quddus
5.0
(1)
"If you're very fond of chai then you have to try quddus(ghasmndi) or irani chai(chirghar) You'll not going to get disappoint"
#27
TeaLula
5.0
(1)
"TeaLula in Park Ridge makes home made chai once a week - call first."
#28
Kadak Chai
5.0
(1)
"There is Kadak Chai coming up which has an amazing masala brew."
#29
Chiya Chai
5.0
(1)
"I love chiya chais masala chai!"
#30
Kolkata Chai Co.
5.0
(1)
"I’ve recently been enjoying Kolkata Chai Co., too. I’ve got their Masala Chai, Rose Masala Chai, and Black Cardamon Chai. All are great."
#31
Vadham
5.0
(1)
"I second Vadham! I love their chai. Best I’ve found so far."
#32
DavidsTea
5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite for the last several years has been DavidsTea Saigon Chai. It's got the perfect amount of spices, and isn't too cinnamon-heavy."
#33
Wood Coffee Co
5.0
(1)
"Wood coffee co has great chai"
#34
Wide Open Road
5.0
(1)
"Wide Open Road in Brunswick makes an excellent one, and sell the concentrate for about $25 a bottle."
#35
Kolkata Chai Company
5.0
(1)
"Kolkata Chai company has the best Chai I have ever had in india or America. Try their concentrate."
#36
Monk Bodhi Dharma
5.0
(1)
"Monk bodhi dharma in Balaclava. They’re fully vegan so don’t do cows milk or anything but they are the makers of monks chai. I think it’s one of the best personally and they do it really well."
#37
Cafablanca
5.0
(1)
"Cafablanca has the best chai ever and one of the owners makes the spice blend in house"
#38
Himalayan Grille
5.0
(1)
"Himalayan grille is an Indian spot in Huntington that I like and their Chai is amazing"
#39
Jaipur Avenue
5.0
(1)
"Jaipur Avenue is exceptionally good and they have different varieties."
#40
Trade Aid
5.0
(1)
"Get the Trade Aid chai. It's the best."
#41
Mister Chai
5.0
(1)
"Best one we've tried was from Mister Chai - we make it in the stove in a lil pot and add oat milk and a bit of honey and it's honestly so freaking good"
#42
Masala Chai Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Masala Chai Cafe in Hughesdale (Near Chaddy) has some excellent chai! If we're talking proper Indian chai."
#43
Ketliwala
5.0
(1)
"Ketliwala @sector 22. Try their sev puri too. :) - professional tea drinker."
#44
Sector - 37 (Tapri)
5.0
(1)
"If you love actual authentic chai not the kulhad vaali steam chai then you should try Sector - 37 ( Tapri) Near Sindhi sweets"
#45
Bagicha Assam Royal Intense CTC
5.0
(1)
"After lots of experimenting with brands, I've found Bagicha Assam Royal Intense CTC to be the best: strong flavour without the characteristic "plastic" taste of cheaper CTCs."
#46
Chaivio
5.0
(1)
"Chaivio in Fulton center. Im rarely in FiDi so I ordered the mix from them directly. Amazing chai"
#47
India Square Jersey City
5.0
(1)
"Tea at India Square Jersey City beats all of them in nyc"
#48
KolkataChai.co
5.0
(1)
"Order from https://kolkatachai.co/ - best in NYC"
#49
Lakewood Coco Cinnamon
5.0
(1)
"I personally love the one at the Lakewood coco cinnamon. That is my favorite one that’s I have found."
#50
Cultiva
5.0
(1)
"The best chai in my opinion is Cultiva, nice and spice heavy."
#51
Crescent Moon
5.0
(1)
"Crescent Moon has fantastic chai. Well spiced and not too sweet."
#52
Delah
4.0
(1)
"Delah, Sana’a, Haraz all have good Adeni chai."
#53
Arora
4.0
(1)
"Arora chai Near old court, near paota circle"
#54
Samarth
4.0
(1)
"Samarth chai ratanada near mbmu"
#55
Chai and Vinyl
4.0
(1)
"Chicago Electronic Music Conference tomorrow has a Chai and Vinyl stall. Would recommend!"
#56
Qahwah House
4.0
(1)
"Qahwah House (Skokie and Bridgeview) makes cardamom chai, and it's brewed fresh."
#57
Jalebi
4.0
(1)
"Try Jalebi on Haight St. It’s a new spot and has authentic chai."
#58
Kasa Eatery
4.0
(1)
"I like the one from Kasa Eatery."
#59
Samovar
4.0
(1)
"Samovar on Valencia was it. They had it rolling all day, it was just the right temperature."
#60
Kolapasi
4.0
(1)
"Try the one at Kolapasi in the Mission."
#61
BJS
4.0
(1)
"Tubewell circle (bjs) pe h ek. Bdhya chay h uski"
#62
Copra
4.0
(1)
"If you have high budget, go to Copra and try their cutting chai"
#63
LOC Premium Cafe
4.0
(1)
"The LOC Premium Cafe near Hingana T-point is good. I like their Bun Muska and Masala Tea."
#64
Canvas
4.0
(1)
"Canvas on Nineteenth Ave in Palm Beach do a brewed Prana chai."
#65
Arcadia
4.0
(1)
"I get the Arcadia chai spice, it is nicer than any of the sachets I tried, cheaper per serve, and better for waste."
#66
Cotton Living Cafe
4.0
(1)
"Cotton Living Cafe at Kirra uses Prana Chai (leaves) its pretty good."
#67
The Chai Box
4.0
(1)
"The Chai Box."
#68
Haraz
4.0
(1)
"The shai adeni at Haraz is my fave."
#69
Millers Espresso
4.0
(1)
"The only one I know of that makes it themselves is Millers Espresso in Mudgeeraba."
#70
Hakanoa
4.0
(1)
"Hakanoa spicy chai tea syrup? Dark bottle, tilted white lettering? Love this stuff too"
#71
Jivraj 9 Masala
4.0
(1)
"I like Jivraj 9 Masala premix chai."
#72
Pavlov’s Duck
4.0
(1)
"I love Pavlov’s Duck’s Prana Chai!"
#73
Seven Seeds
4.0
(1)
"Seven Seeds has a really nice loose leaf chai which they serve in a cute little copper pot thing"
#74
Grizzly Coffee
4.0
(1)
"Grizzly Coffee (Midwood): great Kashmiri chai; surprisingly good for what appeared to be an Instagram spot in Little Pakistan"
#75
Dosa Hut
4.0
(1)
"Dosa Hut does a great chai."
#76
Avalanche
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for chai latte style drink then avalanche chai latte sachets ( not the sugar free) are very nice - just like in a cafe"
#77
Rose Parks
4.0
(1)
"Solid ones at Rose Parks and Cyclops coffee"
#78
Cyclops Coffee
4.0
(1)
"Solid ones at Rose Parks and Cyclops coffee"
#79
Mud Spot
4.0
(1)
"I like the one at mud spot - it’s on the sweeter side, but it’s delicious!"
#80
Natures Guru
4.0
(1)
"The best so far for me is natures guru."
#81
Tea & Spice
4.0
(1)
"Tea & Spice chai -- made in Melbourne!"
#82
Old Durbar
4.0
(1)
"Go to Old Durbar for chai."
#83
Mumbai Cutting Chai
4.0
(1)
"Mumbai cutting chai. Premix but this as close to Indian chai I’ve had."
#84
Barbosa
4.0
(1)
"Barbosa at Robina Town Centre has “Sticky Chai” which is actually brewed tea."
#85
Egg Holic
3.0
(1)
"Egg holic has karak chai but it’s really just a little cup with some real Indian chai"
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